Congestion Relief Begins for the Central Coast: Gosford Bypass work begins

24 Oct Blog

Work has officially begun on the first stage of the $40 million Gosford Bypass upgrade, marking another major step in easing traffic congestion across the Central Coast.

The NSW Government has now invested more than $294 million in local road improvements, with the latest project set to benefit around 30,000 motorists who use the corridor daily.

According to Minister for the Central Coast David Harris, the upgrades will help “cut travel times, reduce congestion, and make roads safer for everyone.”

The first stage focuses on the Manns Road and Stockyard Place intersection in West Gosford and will include:

• Extended southbound lanes to improve traffic flow
• A 2.5-metre shared path for pedestrians and cyclists
• Better right-turn access into Stockyard Place
• Smoother road surfaces and markings
• A relocated northbound bus stop for safer access

Construction will take around six weeks, carried out overnight (7pm–4am) to minimise disruption. Temporary lane closures and a 40km/h speed limit will apply.

Member for The Entrance David Mehan said the project reflects “promises made, promises kept” for the region.

The Gosford Bypass upgrade forms part of a staged program combining short-term congestion fixes with long-term infrastructure planning. Two additional projects, including upgrades at the Pacific Highway intersections with Parsons Road and Newling Street, are in design and expected to be finalised by early 2026.

Read more at Transport for NSW.